A Sims 2 Story Blog

Parenthood

Maria decided that Kenneth need to practice his parenting skills, alone, while she went to work. He had never been alone with Teresa by himself. Maria was always in the house with them. It wasn’t that he was scared to be alone with his daughter. He just wasn’t sure what one did at home all day alone with an infant.

He quickly found out that there was more to being home alone with an infant than changing diapers, warming bottles and settling down the baby for naps. There was also the other stuff, the chores. Everywhere he turned there seemed to something to wipe down, thrown away, wash, or trim. He couldn’t decide who was more work, his daughter or the family cat, Cutie.

When Maria finally came home he was grateful. He gained a newfound appreciation for the work she did. He would trade jobs with her for the world. His feet ached, like he ran a marathon and his lower back was sore from all the lifting and bending. He showed Maria his appreciation for all her hard work by hiring a nanny and taking her out for dinner and bowling. He didn’t complain about how the air was thick with grease or the fact that the cake was probably store brought. It was what Maria wanted and it was such a small price to pay for all her hard work.

If Maria had known that bowling and stale cake would have been their last date for a longtime, she might have demanded more. Maybe movies and dancing and four star cuisine instead of two. But then her stomach exploded and she felt like a whale. Not fit for the eyes of others.

Combined super belly with the demands of a spoiled toddler and there you have it. House arrest.

Sometimes she felt that she was failing. Those moments when she wanted to do nothing more than to crawl into bed but couldn’t because Teresa was up and Kenneth had to work in the morning. Sitting on the floor for hours trying to get Teresa to utter one word and the toddler showing her stubbornness by refusing. Other mothers seemed to be able to get their children to say “Mama”. But not her. Days were starting to blend into night, a never-ending cycle of bottles, diapers, and teething rings.

Relief finally came by the way of the birth of Jose Carlos. Holding Jose Carlos in her arms she remember why she wished so hard for motherhood. Why she was happy to finally find Kenneth. Why after having Teresa they tried again.

Much to her surprise Kenneth was able to take a couple of days off to help out while she recuperated and stored her strength.

When Maria went into labor with Jose Carlos he was originally a girl. Normally I would have been happy with that but since she is older and her fertility is low, I doubt that they will be able to have another child. So, I exited without saving until I got a boy. I wanted the Flores-Tyson name to be passed on and another girl may not have been able to do that.

Another glitch in the game. Luckily this time it didn’t affect game play, just picture taking. This is Teresa Rosita. The problem was solved once she grow up.